Lead Associate Principal, Software Engineering: Java

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Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
136K-223K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Fintech • Information Technology • Financial Services
We clear and settle trades for the options industry.
The Role
Develop and support scalable, resilient Java-based big data applications for financial market clearing and risk systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software design, development, testing, documentation, performance and security improvements, risk analysis, production support, and collaboration with analysts, architects, product owners, and developers. The role uses cloud, distributed computing, messaging, microservices, DevOps, database, monitoring, and Agile technologies.
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To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.

What You'll Do:

This role supports and works collaboratively with business analysts, team leads and development team. A contributor in developing scalable and resilient hybrid and Cloud-based data solutions supporting critical financial market clearing and risk activities; collaborate with other developers, architects and product owners to support enterprise transformation into a data-driven organization. The Specialist, Application Developer will be a team player and work well with business, technical and non-technical professionals in a project environment.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

  • Support the application development of big data application for business requirements in agreed architecture framework and Agile environment
  • Thoroughly analyzes requirements, develops, tests, and documents software quality to ensure proper implementation
  • Follows agreed upon SDLC procedures to ensure that all information system products and services meet: both explicit and implicit quality standards, end-user functional requirements, architectural standards, performance requirements, audit requirements, security rules are upheld, and external facing reporting is properly represented
  • Performs application and project risk analysis and recommends quality improvements
  • Assists Production Support by providing advice on system functionality and fixes as required
  • Communicates in a clear and concise manner all time delays or defects in the software immediately to appropriate team members and management
  • Experience with resolving security vulnerabilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None

Qualifications:

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

  • [Required] 5+ year of experience in building high speed, data-centric solutions
  • [Required] 5+ years of experience in Java
  • [Required] Experience with high speed distributed computing frameworks like FLINK, Apache Spark, Kafka Streams, etc
  • [Required] Experience with distributed message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc.
  • [Required] Experience with cloud technologies and migrations. Experience preferred with AWS foundational services like VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc
  • [Required] Experience developing and delivering technical solutions using public cloud service providers like Amazon, Google
  • [Required] Experience writing unit and integration tests with testing frameworks like Junit, Citrus
  • [Required] Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph
  • [Required] Experience following Git workflows
  • [Required] Working knowledge of DevOps tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc
  • [Required] Familiarity with monitoring related tools and frameworks like Splunk, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, AppDynamics

Technical Skills:

  • [Required] Java-based software development experience, including deep understanding of Java fundamentals like Memory Model, Data structures, Concurrency and Multithreading
  • [Required] Fluent in object-oriented design, industry best practices, software patterns, and architecture principles
  • [Required] Strong testing experience which includes developing test plans, automated test cases, and working with test frameworks
  • [Preferred] Deep understanding to troubleshoot performance and multi-threaded issues
  • [Preferred] Experience with performance optimization and profiling
  • [Required] Experience working with two or more of the following: Unix/Linux environments, event-driven systems, transaction processing systems, distributed and parallel systems, large software system development, security software development, public-cloud platforms
  • [Required] Hands-on experience with Java version 8 onwards, Spring, SpringBoot, Microservices, REST API

Education and/or Experience:

  • [Required] BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required
  • [Preferred] MS in Computer Science

Certificates or Licenses:

  • [Preferred] OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification
  • [Preferred] AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level

About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 23 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work-life balance and employee wellness. Some of these components include:

  • A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
  • Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
  • Generous PTO and Parental leave
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision

Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation

  • The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education.
  • In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
  • We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers
  • All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range

$136,000.00 - $222,800.00

Incentive Range

8% to 15%

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

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Step 3
If you are called in for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to set up a date, time, and location. 

For more information about OCC, please click here.

OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience building high-speed, data-centric solutions
  • 5+ years of experience with Java
  • Experience with high-speed distributed computing frameworks such as Flink, Apache Spark, or Kafka Streams
  • Experience with distributed message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or Amazon Kinesis
  • Experience with cloud technologies and cloud migrations
  • Experience developing and delivering technical solutions using public cloud providers such as Amazon or Google
  • Experience writing unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit or Citrus
  • Experience with relational, NoSQL, object-based, and graph databases
  • Experience following Git workflows
  • Working knowledge of DevOps tools including Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools and frameworks such as Splunk, Elasticsearch, Prometheus, or AppDynamics
  • Deep understanding of Java fundamentals including the memory model, data structures, concurrency, and multithreading
  • Fluency in object-oriented design, software patterns, industry best practices, and architecture principles
  • Strong testing experience, including test plans and automated test cases
  • Experience in at least two of Unix/Linux environments, event-driven systems, transaction processing systems, distributed and parallel systems, large software development, security software development, or public-cloud platforms
  • Hands-on experience with Java 8 or later, Spring, Spring Boot, microservices, and REST APIs
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a similar technical field
  • Deep understanding of troubleshooting performance and multithreaded issues
  • Experience with performance optimization and profiling
  • Master's degree in Computer Science
  • OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate certification

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1973

What We Do

As the foundation for secure markets, OCC is a customer-driven organization that delivers world-class Risk Management, Clearing, and Settlement Services for a sophisticated mix of financial products that includes standard options, stock loans, and futures contracts.

Why Work With Us

We're bound together by values and behaviors that shape the way we work and live, from team projects to after-hours events and to making a difference in our communities. OCC colleagues thrive in an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving and effective interaction.

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